Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Not every bee lives in a hive and makes honey. But some of those other bees are necessary for a healthy garden. Mason bees, for ...

A red mason bee (Osmia bicornis) in its winter quarters, a reed stalk. When wild bees like this hatch at the right time after a long winter break, they have enough energy reserves left to take flight ...

This spring you might want to welcome some apartment dwellers into your backyard. They’re peaceful (especially the males), they keep to themselves and don’t require much work from you. Oh, and they ...

As concern grows over the decline in the honey bee population, alternative pollinators are gaining attention. Mason bees, which are native to North America, are one option. These gentle-natured bees ...

Honeybees, which are tasked with pollinating many of the agricultural crops in the United States, are dying off in record numbers. Commercial beekeepers are reporting losses this year ranging between ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Not every bee lives in a hive and makes honey. But some of those other bees are necessary for a healthy ...